State and explain what would happen if a dry litmus paper was dropped in a gas jar of chlorine

State and explain what would happen if a dry litmus paper was dropped in a gas jar of chlorine

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There will be no change since dry chlorine does not display its acidic or breaching property.

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johnmulu answered the question on February 10, 2017 at 13:08

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